goldenrod
goldenrod Lexical Profile
goldenrod Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Any of various perennial flowering plants of the genus Solidago in the daisy family Asteraceae, native primarily to North America and characterized by tall, wand-like stems bearing dense, feathery plumes of bright yellow blossoms in late summer and autumn.
"The meadows along the highway were ablaze with blooming goldenrod in late September."
A strong, vivid shade of yellow-gold resembling the blossoms of the goldenrod plant.
"The office notices were printed on standard goldenrod paper so they would stand out on the bulletin board."
• adjective
Having a deep, vivid yellowish-gold color resembling the blossoms of the goldenrod plant.
"She painted the accent wall a warm goldenrod hue to brighten the living room."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the 16th century as a compound of "golden" and "rod," referencing the tall, slender stems topped with dense spikes of bright yellow flowers.
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